RESCUE DIVER COURSE

About the Course

“Challenging” and “rewarding” best describe the PADI Rescue Diver course. Building and expanding on what you already know, this course teaches you the skills you need on how to prevent problems, and how to manage them if they occur.
The fun part about this course is rising to challenges and mastering them. In this course you will learn:

Self rescue,

How to recognize and manage stress in other divers

Emergency management and how to use relevant equipment

How to rescue panicked divers
How to rescue unresponsive divers

Again a mixture of theory and practice can help you complete your Rescue Diver theory either in the classroom, at home or online via the PADI e-learning system or the E-book. We recommend that you try to complete your theory in advance before arrival on the islands. Should you choose e-learning, you can study in advance and simply complete the required 1 confined water and 2 open water dives here to become certified. If you complete your full course here in the Galapagos we recommend scheduling some space between your practice and dive days to complete the theory first.

Itinerary

DAY 1 (30 minutes)

Complete your liability and information forms and receive your Rescue Diver manual if completing theory at the same time.

Try dive gear in preparation for the coming days activity

DAY 2 (14:30 – 17:30)

Equipment set-up and rescue skills practice in confined water practice.

Time to discuss theory questions or any doubts.

DAY 3 (07:45 – 16:00)

Travel to our dive site

First dive – practice two rescue exercises then fun dive

One hour surface interval between dives for rest, review and refreshments

Second dive – practice two rescue exercises then fun dive

Enjoy lunch onboard, return to dive center

Debrief and certification.

Course requirements

Minimum age is 12 years old

Be a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent

Have been trained for Emergency First Response and CPR within the past 2 years

Complete the PADI course and liability release form

Present a medical certificate declaring any health issues that may affect diving.

What’s Included?

An English and Spanish speaking PADI Instructor

Knowledge Development Theory/ E-learning / E-book

Note: All divers are responsible for reading their PADI Rescue Diver manual themselves and completing the Knowledge Reviews. Instructors are available for questions and support.

Practice: You will put your learning to the test in confined water (Day 2) and in the sea on Day 3. Your instructor will choose sites appropriate to the training and your ability within our weekly itinerary.